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New Jersey Supreme Court dismisses minor juvenile warrants
The court has ordered the dismissal of up to 1,400 failure-to-appear warrants that are over five years old for nonviolent minor offenses that were issued against juveniles.
6 years ago
Talks collapse on a deal to let Pa. counties open mail ballots before Election Day
With no deal between Wolf and the GOP-led legislature, mail ballot processing can’t begin until 7 a.m. on Election Day, opening room for candidates to falsely declare victory.
6 years ago
Judge dismisses third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s killing
Chauvin now faces two counts going forward: second-degree murder and manslaughter.
6 years ago
GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott
Never has the Senate confirmed a Supreme Court nominee so close to a presidential election.
6 years ago
Senate GOP halts fixes for Pa.’s troubled rent relief program, surprising even their own
The state House unanimously passed long-awaited changes Monday, but Senate leadership refused to advance it, leaving many landlords and families on the financial brink.
6 years ago
Toppled trees, rushing stormwater: What’s causing erosion along the region’s creeks and streams?
When storms intensify and flooding increases, it takes a toll on the banks of our region’s creeks and streams. Are WHYY readers and listeners right to be worried?
6 years ago
Listen 1:55Saving suburbia? Why housing is a hot topic in the 2020 election
Trump talks about keeping low-income housing out while Biden vows to help more families afford housing. Here’s what their promises mean for the region.
6 years ago
3 big ideas to fuel an equitable COVID recovery
A social worker and a disaster expert describe the things Philly can do to recover from coronavirus and heal the injustices revealed by the pandemic.
6 years ago
This week restaurants are the focus along with fall scenery.
6 years ago
Listen 5:05Willingboro residents celebrate their town’s first county park
Willingboro Lakes Park is the first Burlington County park to open in the township.
6 years ago
Obama at Philly Biden rally: ‘You’ve got to turn out like never before’
Former President Barack Obama visited Philadelphia Wednesday for his first in-person campaign events of the election cycle on behalf of Joe Biden.
6 years ago
Mom says Philly native Kristen Welker will be the perfect debate moderator
Kristen, who co-anchors “Weekend TODAY,” is the first Black woman to moderate a presidential debate since Carole Simpson in 1992.
6 years ago
Judge: Painted Bride can sell its building after all
A panel of state judges overturned an earlier decision allowing the Philly arts presenter to sell its building, which will destroy a major Isaiah Zagar mural.
6 years ago
Pa. reaching out to more than 4,000 voters after glitch sends them two mail ballots
County officials in Pennsylvania downplayed the significance of the problem, saying the system will not allow someone to vote twice.
6 years ago
Philadelphia teachers, district reach contract deal, avert strike
When its current contract expired on Aug. 31, Jordan said he was seeking a one-year extension with “modest raises.” He asked members to approve two more weeks of negotiations.
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